Approval for Physical Therapists in Colorado

Licensees are not required to start working on CE requirements until AFTER they renew their license/certificate for the first time.

Activities must be completed during the 2-year license/certification period
that immediately precedes the renewal of a license/certificate.

Documentation of completed activities must be retained for at least five (5) years.

Continuing education activities must be relevant to the licensee’s practice as a physical therapist and pertinent to the licensee’s Learning Plan. The Board will not pre-approve specific courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which activities and topics will meet their Learning Plan, and select an appropriate provider.

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Physical Therapists must accrue at least 30 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 10 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 20 of the 30 required CE hours must be completed in one or more of the following CE categories:

• Educational Coursework
• Fellowships
• Residencies

Physical Therapist Assistants must accrue at least 20 CE hours during each 2-year certification period. A maximum of 5 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 15 of the 20 required CE hours must be completed in one or more of the following CE categories:

• Educational Coursework
• Fellowships
• Residencies

CE Category Descriptions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-U68x9G6RYQjsIdrJ4U-20MHC0idQPX/view

Colorado Continuing Education Manual for PTs and PTAs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWWHnGrqmgYwaXJPEg6q6gD3P2iWNAQo/view